BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 12: Former King Michael I of Romania, seen through a window, at the end of a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881. © Mugur Varzariu

Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday, as seen in the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012. ©Mugur Varzariu

Former Romanian King Mihai I greets his guests, as seen in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012. Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday.

Princess Margaret during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Mihai I, fallowed by Prince Duda and Price Nicolae, expected to award royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday, as seen entering the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012.

Romania's King Michael (C), his daughter Princess Margaret (L) and Prince consort Radu Duda (R) greet their guests during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011.

Former Romanian King Michael (image right) receives a painting depicting his own portrait during a Garden Party hosted at his residency in Bucharest, Romania, May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Royal Guard and guests during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Prince Radu Duda (middle) looks by as seen inside AES on October 23, 2012. Former Romanian King Mihai I (not present) receives the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Academy of Economic Studies. The former king was represented by his daughter Princes Margareta and her husband Prince Radu Duda.

Angela Gheorgiu, famous opera singer, poses for the cameras as seen in the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012. Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday.

Former Romanian King Michael greets guests during a Garden Party hosted at his residency in Bucharest, Romania, May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Michael (centre), his daughter Princess Margaret (L) and Prince consort Radu Duda (R) during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Michael during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Man wearing old uniforms during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Michael (centre), his daughter Princess Margaret and Prince consort Radu Duda (R) during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Michael (centre), his daughter Princess Margaret and Prince consort Radu Duda (R) during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

TV presenter Gabriela Firea and her husband Florentin Pandele during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday, as seen in the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012.

Former Romanian King Mihai I (not present) receives the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Academy of Economic Studies. The former king was represented by his daughter Princes Margareta and her husband Prince Radu Duda, as seen on October 23, 2012.

Man walks by holding an umbrella during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday, as seen in the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012.

Princess Margaret caresses a little girls present to meet the former king during a Garden Party ceremony marking King's Day at the Elisabeta Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family in Bucharest, on May 12, 2011. A lawyer for Romania's 89-year-old deposed king says the former monarch has decided to sever his family's ties to an ancient German royal dynasty that gave Romania its royal family more than a century ago. Ex King Michael signed a decree ending "historic and dynastic links" with the House of Hohenzollern, which gave Romania its first king, Carol I, who was crowned in 1881.

Mugur Isarescu, the Governor of National Bank of Romania as seen in the Kings Hall at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012. Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday.

Former Romanian King Mihai I, Prince Nicolae (M) and Prince Duda (L) greet their guests, as seen in Bucharest, on October 25, 2012. Former Romanian King Mihai I awarded royal distinctions to various local and international personalities to honour his 91st birthday.